Drafter

HII; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) Savings Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays & PTO

Scholarship opportunities

Job summary

HII - Mission Technologies in Crane, IN is seeking a Drafter to support engineering and configuration management with high-quality drafting and SolidWorks modeling in a fast-paced environment. This onsite role requires a Secret clearance and attention to detail to ensure accurate documentation and compliance with CAD standards.

Level 2 and Level 3 salary bands apply, with opportunities for growth based on experience, education, and DoD/government project exposure, plus a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• LEVEL 2 requires an Associates Degree plus 1 year of related experience or a High School Diploma plus 3 years related experience.
• LEVEL 3 requires an Associates Degree plus 3 years related experience or a High School Diploma plus 5 years related experience.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks with advanced modeling and drawing skills.
• Clear understanding of configuration control, documentation standards, and CAD data management.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks.
• Active SECRET security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and maintain detailed 2D drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks.
• Support configuration management activities including document control, revision tracking, and engineering change integration.
• Ensure all drawings comply with project requirements, CAD standards, and applicable industry specifications.
• Collaborate with engineers and other technical staff to maintain design accuracy and proper documentation.
• Participate in configuration audits and maintain accurate records of engineering and design data.
• Maintain excellent quality standards in all drafting and documentation deliverables.

Skills

SolidWorks proficiency

Detail-oriented

Documentation control

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or 2-year technical degree in related discipline

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Document control software

CAD data management

Job description

Requisition Number: 30163

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $53,432.00 - $76,331.00

Security Clearance: Secret

Level of Experience: Mid

This opportunity resides with Warfare Systems (WS), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems.

HII works within our nation’s intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every team member contributes to our mission and culture:

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Job Description

HII - Mission Technologies is seeking a Drafter to support our engineering and configuration management efforts in Crane, IN. Our ideal applicant will have experience with high-quality drafting, SolidWorks modeling, and documentation control in a structured, fast‑paced environment.

This position will work onsite and requires a secret security clearance.

Salary is determined by a combination of factors including job responsibilities, experience, performance, market conditions, internal equity, and location.

LEVEL 2 - $46,257 - $66,082

LEVEL 3 - $53,432 - $76,331

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and maintain detailed 2D drawings and 3D models using SolidWorks.
• Support configuration management activities including document control, revision tracking, and engineering change integration.
• Ensure all drawings comply with project requirements, CAD standards, and applicable industry specifications.
• Collaborate with engineers and other technical staff to maintain design accuracy and proper documentation.
• Participate in configuration audits and maintain accurate records of engineering and design data.
• Maintain excellent quality standards in all drafting and documentation deliverables.

Minimum Qualifications

• LEVEL 2 - Associates Degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 1 year of related experience; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 years related experience.
• LEVEL 3 - Associates Degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 3 years of related experience; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years related experience.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks with advanced modeling and drawing skills.
• Solid understanding of configuration control, documentation standards, and CAD data management.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks.
• Clearance: Active SECRET security clearance required.

Preferred Requirements

• 10+ years of expereince
• Accredited SolidWorks Trainer
• Experience supporting DoD, defense, or government engineering environments

Physical Requirements

Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future.

We offer competitive benefits such as:

• best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
• wellness resources
• employee assistance programs
• Savings Plan Options (401(k))
• financial planning tools, life insurance
• employee discounts
• paid holidays and paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships
• Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.